My Gender is as transformational as this trail
Meet: AT SHACK 9 am
Return: 5 pm Sunday
Member: $40 Non member: $50
Participant Driver (2): $26
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Backpacking
Difficulty: (4/10) Distance (miles): 6.6 miles Elevation (ft): ~1000 ft
Recommended Prior Experience: A little bit of hiking, but no backpacking experience needed!
Location of Trip: San Bernadino National Forest
Native Land: Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano)
Pre-Trip Meeting: none
Hey everyone! Elaine and Logan are leading a Trans/GNC/NB/Intersex affinity trip on Arrastre Creek Trail! The trip itself is a beginner backpacking experience (no previous experience necessary) in the San Bernadino National Forest!! We will be meeting on Saturday at Shack (2647 Orchard Avenue) to set out for about a 2 hour drive to start our hike! We’ll be seeing pine trees, cacti, creeks, meadows, wildlife, panoramic views, and lots of picture opportunities all in the same day, and some stellar skies to camp under! We’ll be back on campus before dinner time the next day, but our pace will be slow to enjoy the wilderness and take plenty of photos! This trip is catered towards members of the transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and intersex communities for us to explore nature together and discuss our experiences, but any allies are welcome to come! We hope to see you all outdoors, feel free to contact us with any questions!
Contact the Guides:
Logan Decker (she/her): lgdecker@usc.edu 7204274712
Elaine Luiz (they/she): llluiz@usc.edu 6692325335
What to Bring:
*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!
Backpacking pack, Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad (can be loaned by SCO!)
Mess Kit
Hiking Shoes
Water (1.5-2.5 L)
Sun Protection
Warm Clothes (LAYERS!)
Headlamp/Flashlight
Any needed medications
Good vibes
Support trans rights
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided when a trip occurs during meal-times
Any technical gear required (ie. kayaks, snowshoes, snorkels, backpacking packs, sleeping bags, fishing rods, etc.)
All group / shared gear (tents, stoves, bear cans, first aid kit, etc.)
Any permits or campsite reservations needed
Cost of gas reimbursed for participant drivers
Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!
Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:
All SC Outfitters trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.
TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM
Difficulty rating for trips
1: No physical activity.
2: Leisurely walk.
3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity
4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.
5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity
6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.
7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.
10: u gunna die
**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!